Hurricane Sandy is now hitting the East Coast, emptying store shelves and inciting fears of looting from New York City to Philadelphia. While a serious threat to many, Hurricane Sandy is a relatively minor incident in comparison to a serious catastrophe -- especially when it comes to future preparedness.

In the event of a nuclear, biological, or similar act, Hurricane Sandy has shown us just how serious the situation will be. It is essential to prepare for yourself and your family in such a scenario.